Natural causes : an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying, and killing ourselves to live longer
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- ISBN: 9781455535897
- ISBN: 1455535893
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xv, 247 pages ; 21 cm - Publisher: New York, New York : Twelve, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2018.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-234) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Midlife revolt -- Rituals of humiliation -- The veneer of science -- Crushing the body -- The madness of mindfulness -- Death in social context -- The war between conflict and harmony -- Cellular treason -- Tiny minds -- "Successful aging" -- The invention of the self -- Killing the self, rejoicing in a living world. |
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Subject: | Death Fear of death Death Sociological aspects Aging Sociological aspects Health Sociological aspects Aging Attitude to Death Attitude to Health Death Sociology, Medical |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | RA 776.5 .E37 2019 | 30775305546039 | General Collection | Available | - |
Natural Causes : An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer
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Table of Contents
Natural Causes : An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer
Section | Section Description | Page Number |
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Introduction | p. ix | |
Chapter 1 | Midlife Revolt | p. 1 |
Chapter 2 | Rituals of Humiliation | p. 14 |
Chapter 3 | The Veneer of Science | p. 32 |
Chapter 4 | Crushing the Body | p. 51 |
Chapter 5 | The Madness of Mindfulness | p. 71 |
Chapter 6 | Death In Social Context | p. 91 |
Chapter 7 | The War Between Conflict and Harmony | p. 112 |
Chapter 8 | Cellular Treason | p. 137 |
Chapter 9 | Tiny Minds | p. 151 |
Chapter 10 | "Successful Aging" | p. 162 |
Chapter 11 | The Invention of the Self | p. 181 |
Chapter 12 | Killing the Self, Rejoicing in a Living World | p. 197 |
Notes | p. 213 | |
About the Author | p. 249 | |
Index | p. 255 |